Why does a Frisbee appear larger the closer it gets?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Blackberg
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The thread appears to explore humorous one-liner jokes and six-word stories, initiated by a play on words related to a Frisbee's appearance as it approaches. The scope is primarily comedic, with contributions focusing on various forms of short humor.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces a joke about a Frisbee, suggesting a humorous connection between its size and proximity.
  • Another participant shares a joke about gravity, linking it to a down-to-earth perspective.
  • Several participants contribute various one-liner jokes, including puns and six-word stories, showcasing a range of comedic styles.
  • References to well-known humorists, such as Stewart Francis and Steven Wright, are made to highlight the influence of established comedians on the jokes shared.
  • Some participants express appreciation for six-word stories, noting their emotional range from funny to tragic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of humor and the sharing of jokes, but there is no consensus on a specific theme or direction beyond the comedic nature of the posts.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is limited to humor and does not delve into deeper analysis or critique of the jokes presented. The nature of humor is subjective, and interpretations may vary among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in light-hearted humor, one-liners, and creative storytelling may find this thread enjoyable.

Blackberg
Messages
29
Reaction score
20
Hi, I like one liner jokes. I'd like this to be a thread with nothing but liners. Lame is good. Source optional. I'll start with one by a guy named Stewart Francis, who seems to be an expert at this :

Standing in the park today wondering why does a Frisbee appears larger the closer it gets, and then it hit me.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I'm like a really down to Earth guy because you know... gravity
 
What do people call a bear without teeth ?
Gummy Bear.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Bandersnatch and Greg Bernhardt
If time flies like an arrow,
why do fruit flies like a banana?
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Enigman
I like six word stories.

Epitaph: He shouldn't have fed it.
-Brian Herbert
Lie detector eyeglasses perfected: civilization collapses.
-Richard Powers
Megan’s baby: John’s surname, Jim’s eyes.
-Simon Armitage
Machine. Unexpectedly, I’d invented a time
-Alan Moore
 
Enigman said:
I like six word stories.
Some are funny. Some are tragic.For sale: baby shoes. Never used.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Some are funny. Some are tragic.For sale: baby shoes. Never used.
Ah, Hemingway. He was the one who introduced me to this kind of story.
 
"When I die, I'm leaving my body to science fiction."

All the best ones are from Steven Wright, so I might as well just link to a clip.

 
"Don't worry, it's not loaded"
-Last words of Guitarist Terry Kath
 
  • #10
HomogenousCow said:
"Don't worry, it's not loaded"
-Last words of Guitarist Terry Kath
Reminds me of a certain video that went viral before it was even cool to go viral.

I'm the only one in this room professional enough, that I know of, to carry this Glock 40. I'm the onl**BANG**

 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 34 ·
2
Replies
34
Views
5K
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
2K
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
49K
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
3K
  • · Replies 32 ·
2
Replies
32
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 53 ·
2
Replies
53
Views
6K
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K